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Review: MSR WindBurner Stove System

posted by gumptiongear August 13, 2015 0 comments

MSR WindBurner Stove System

Once you venture from the safe sanctuary of home and into the great beyond to seek your own private patch of earth, two things are a certainty: 1) You’ll work up a quality appetite;  2) You’re going to encounter some serious wind gusts. But fear not fellow adventurists, the WindBurner Stove System from MSR is the easy answer to both of those backcountry qualms.

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Swedish FireKnife from Light My Fire

posted by gumptiongear July 23, 2015 0 comments

All the world is comprised of elements and forces. Yet, two of them stand above the rest. Fire and steel. They are the two items that separate us from the animals. Together, they sparked the Industrial Revolution and modernized our world. Now, Light My Fire of Sweden has elegantly coupled them together with the flash of genius Swedish FireKnife.   Continue Reading

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True to the Trail: Oboz Switchback

posted by gumptiongear June 4, 2015 0 comments

True to the Trail: Oboz Switchback

As the weather starts to change, so does your appetite for adventure. As the daylight extends its reach, so does your craving for bigger mileage, more technical terrain, and uncharted territory. To help satisfy those cravings, the Switchback from Oboz Footwear takes a light-and-fast approach to get you out, back, and out again.

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An Introduction to WoolX Merino Wool

posted by gumptiongear May 26, 2015 0 comments

 

IMG_7849Twenty years ago wool was viewed as outdated and antiquated. An itchy reminder of what prior generations had to endure in order to get the benefits of wool clothing. But thanks to new manufacturing and processing techniques, merino wool has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as people of all stripes are discovering a new experience defined by comfort and performance.

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Hybrid Heaven: The Chaco OutCross Evo 3

posted by gumptiongear May 19, 2015 0 comments

DSC_1720“The key to adventure whether it be dancing, sports or travel: throw yourself into it with rambunctious enthusiasm and zealous energy-which leads toward uncommon passion for living.” – Frosty Wooldridge

Designed with your zealous energy and big adventure list in mind, the Chaco OutCross Evo 3 is ready to accommodate your uncommon passion for an adventurous life.

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Freedom to Adventure: The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody

posted by gumptiongear March 26, 2015 0 comments

The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody

More versatile than your base layer and more breathable than your storm shell, the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody exemplifies the soft-shell concept. From days of bouldering at the Buttermilks to cool springtime hikes deep into the canyon, and everything in between, the Ferrosi Hoody can handle it all.

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Review: Salomon Quest Origins GTX

posted by gumptiongear March 24, 2015 0 comments

Salomon Quest Origins GTX“Since life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better.” –Simon Raven

Your comfort zone is bigger than your cubicle. You were born to get out and explore. But accessing remote and rugged landscapes requires dependable boots that move like the morning breeze with the grit and gumption necessary to keep pushing forward. Enter the Salomon Quest Origins GTX.

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TOPO Designs X Salomon: Proof That Good Things Come in Pairs

posted by gumptiongear February 26, 2015 0 comments

Topo & Salomon: Good Things Come in Twos

Like campfires and marshmallows, sunrises and sunsets – good things come in pairs. Need more proof? Look no further than the pairing of Salomon and TOPO Designs. The two iconic outdoor brands that have come together to create a special edition adventure shoe and pack, available this Spring.

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For Suunto “3” is the Magic Number

posted by gumptiongear February 19, 2015 0 comments

IMG_5038Throughout history and across disciplines, from the three Pyramids of Giza to the trilogy as bid for literary greatness, the No. 3 has represented the pinnacle of achievement, the triple crème de la crème – and the new Ambit3 is no exception. With the Bluetooth-enabled Ambit3, Suunto proves the axiom that indeed, “3” is the magic number.

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